Ming politicians

When he came to Shaanxi, Su Tiancheng still had a lot of things to do. Unfortunately, Zhu Youjian was a little anxious, and he was not allowed to stay in Shaanxi for a longer time. He had to make too many arrangements for the remaining two months. Some things must be implemented, otherwise there will be troubles in the future.

Song Sijun hurried back.

The business in the mutual market is really at the peak. It can be said that the silver that enters the store every day is unimaginable. Even when salt smuggling in Jiangning County, there is no such high profit. The price reached one tael of gold, which is a huge profit. Besides, there are three shops that can be engaged in the sales of refined salt, one in Hubu, one in the shop of Qin Wang, Han Wang and Rui Wang.

The arms smuggling business is already on the right track. Not only the Xibe and Daur tribes, but also other tribes in the grassland have also contacted Song Sijun to buy Fran machine guns and tiger squat guns at a higher price. In the process of fighting, they fully understood the power of the artillery, and of course they had to buy it at any cost. After consulting Su Tiancheng, Song Sijun also started trading with some grassland tribes. These artillery were basically expensive, but the Mongolian tribes still flocked to them. The gold and silver jewelry they brought out, including horses and sheep, can be sold to Fran cannons and tiger squat cannons, and I am very grateful.

The Spring Festival is approaching, and the Mongolian tribes need more supplies. In the mutual market, there are huge crowds of people every day, and transactions are everywhere.

Not only that, Houjin's tentacles have also entered the mutual market.

Even Song Sijun, who had no access to the information, noticed something unusual. Some men with braids entered the mutual market and began to negotiate business with shops. This was also allowed by Su Tiancheng.As long as you trade according to the rules of the mutual market, no matter where you are from, it is all right.

Time is money, and it is very clear. At such a time, Su Tiancheng suddenly asked him to return to Xianyang City.There must be something big, so after a little arrangement, Song Sijun rushed to Xianyang at the fastest speed.

The conversation with Song Sijun took place in a shop in Xianyang City.

This shop was set up by Song Sijun in Xianyang, and there is a special secret room inside.

"My lord, my subordinates will report the situation of the exchange market."

"No, I already know about the situation of the exchange market. It is very clear in the letter. This time I want you to come back because there are other things. You need to think carefully and make a decision."

"My lord, please arrange the layout, and my subordinates must do it well."

"After the new year, the Jiangning camp may have to leave Shaanxi. The mutual market fully supports the expenses of the Jiangning camp. This is what I did not expect at the beginning. The mutual market has a huge effect. In addition to supporting the expenses of the Jiangning camp, the prefectures and counties of Shaanxi, I also got a lot of benefits from it, so this line must not be broken, even if the Jiangning Camp leaves Shaanxi. But all expenses still need to be obtained from the mutual market. Think about it, what good way is there? any request."

Song Sijun froze for a moment.The news came too fast. How long has it been? The Jiangning Camp is leaving Shaanxi again. The security guards at Fort Anning and Jingbian are still in charge of the Jiangning Camp. The responsibility of protection has to be handed over to the new army, which is definitely not good.

"My lord, my subordinates feel that it is very sudden. The mutual market has not been long, and many businesses are still in the process of being regulated. I believe that it will be fully regulated in a year at most. At this time, Jiangningying still needs to undertake the mutual market. Security matters, otherwise there are a lot of things that are difficult to handle.”

"I know this. Although the Jiangning Battalion said to leave Shaanxi, it doesn't necessarily have to leave all of them. It is also possible to leave some soldiers to garrison Anning Fort and Jingbian. I can contact Master Lu about this matter."

"My lord, if the Jiangning Battalion leaves some of its troops stationed at Fort Anning and Jingbian, the problem will not be too big, and the exchange market will not be affected in any way."

"Okay, I remember what you said. Anning Fort and Jingbian each left [-] Jiangning battalion soldiers to take full charge of the security of the mutual market. The rest of the Jiangning battalion soldiers will leave Shaanxi. Now The business of the mutual market is getting better and better, I am afraid you have to stick to it and continue to be responsible for all the expenses of the Jiangning camp."

"My lord, my subordinates promise to provide all the expenses of the Jiangning camp. During the Spring Festival this year, it is estimated that they can earn about 300 million taels of silver. This silver can guarantee the expenses of the Jiangning camp for about a year."

"Okay, in the first month, 300 million taels of silver must be in place. From next year, the expenses of the Jiangning camp will increase significantly. The silver taels allocated by the imperial court must not be enough. The mutual market must be guaranteed, so your responsibility is even greater. It's so important, I think about whether to let Wan Chenggui and others join in."

When talking about Wan Chenggui, Song Sijun shook his head again and again.

"My lord, it's better for my subordinates to handle it alone. There are many things involved in the subordinate's shop. It's enough for the subordinates to know about these matters. If some things are leaked, it will increase a lot of trouble."

"Well, that's what you said. I mainly consider that it's too hard for you to be in charge of the store alone, and you have to care about many things. In fact, what I propose is to let Wan Chenggui and others enter the In the management of the mutual market, this will enable better control.”

"It's my subordinates who misunderstood. This request of your lord is completely feasible. The mutual market has developed so fast, and none of my subordinates could have expected it. The tribes of Mongolia, including Houjin, and Duo Gandusi Many of the tribes have come to the exchange market to trade. The existing markets in Anningbao and Jingbian can no longer be fully satisfied. The subordinates once thought about further expanding the exchange market so that they can earn more money. gone."

"Just do what you think about. By the way, how is Yue Gaofeng doing? He always says it's too hard and there is a serious shortage of manpower."

"Master Yue and his subordinates have complained about this problem, and his subordinates have also noticed this problem. The most important thing is that the exchange market is trading all day and night, all the time. Master Yue used to arrange it according to the plan of resting at night, and the manpower is indeed a bit small. Insufficient, the subordinates have dispatched personnel to help with some things."

"Well, after you go back, bring a letter to Yue Gaofeng, the same sentence, do what you decide, don't always complain and report, you do things in the mutual market, you need to make judgments based on the actual situation, this is the same as doing Business is the same, if you always report and ask for instructions, it will waste time, so don't report on trivial matters."

After basically grasping all aspects of the situation, Su Tiancheng finally talked with Qu Qingze.

"Old Qu, I may have to leave Shaanxi."

Qu Qingze's body shook slightly.

"My lord, is this the intention of the court? My lord has only been in Shaanxi for a year. It would be inappropriate to leave so soon."

"That's what I thought too, but the emperor has this intention, and I can't have any objections. A meeting will be held the day after tomorrow. I plan to make some demands at the meeting, which can be regarded as the final entrustment. For this matter, you must Don't let it out, there are only two or three people who know about it, and I need to hear your opinion on some things."

"Sir, please order."

"When I left Shaanxi this time, the focus was on exterminating the bandits. That is to say, for a while in the future, the Jiangning Camp will be the main focus. I originally thought that after the new year, I would formally recruit some soldiers and enter the Jiangning Camp. Yes, now it seems that this wish is hard to come true, although I have left Shaanxi, the overall situation in Shanxi cannot be changed, it must remain stable, so the officials at all levels in Shaanxi cannot undergo major changes.”

When Su Tiancheng said this, a wry smile appeared on Qu Qingze's face.

"My lord's meaning, I understand. Do you want my lord to stay in Shaanxi as well?"

"What do you think?"

"The lower officials resolutely follow your lord to destroy the bandits."

"Hehe, I also think the same way. The one who can follow me out of Shaanxi this time, except for the soldiers of the Jiangning Camp, is probably you. The rest of the people must stay in Shaanxi, including Su Pingyang, Su Jun and Su Ertong. It hasn't completely settled down yet, if there are too many changes in officials at all levels, there must be fluctuations."

Hearing that he could leave Shaanxi with Jiang Ningying, Qu Qingze's spirit immediately came to him.

"My lord, the lower officials also see it in the same way. Shaanxi needs stability, especially the mutual market. It must be absolutely stable, and there can be no slightest mistake."

"Oh, what else do you suggest."

"The lower official has no other suggestions. Your Excellency has considered everything."

"You are the magistrate of Xi'an Prefecture, and the location of Xi'an Prefecture is the most important. Don't you have anyone to recommend?"

"My lord, I think that Su Ertong is fully capable. He is familiar with the situation in Xi'an Mansion, so there is no problem at all."

Su Tiancheng shook his head.

"No, Su Ertong is too young and has not passed the imperial examination. I am afraid that many people will not accept it. This person is not suitable."

"Here, I recommend the young prince Zhu Yousong."

Su Tiancheng nodded with a smile.

"This candidate is good, and I have such considerations."

In fact, Su Tiancheng thought more about it. After Zhu Shenxuan left Hanzhong Mansion, Lan Qiao could take over as the magistrate of Hanzhong Mansion. As for Fengxiang Mansion, that was something the imperial court considered. The magistrate is Zhu Yousong, and the mutual market has stabilized, so Su Tiancheng doesn't have too much to worry about.

He originally thought about taking advantage of this opportunity to let Chen Yutai leave Shaanxi, but in the end he gave up on this idea. Some things cannot be done for the time being. For the stability of Shaanxi, while gaining some, he must also lose some. (To be continued..)